Description
This Herb Compound Butter recipe offers four delightful variations—Garlic Chive Dill, Lemon Thyme, Honey Rosemary Sage, and Sun Dried Tomato Basil. Each one combines softened unsalted butter with fresh herbs and subtle seasonings to create a versatile butter perfect for enhancing the flavors of meats, vegetables, breads, and more. These compound butters are easy to prepare, store well when chilled, and add a gourmet touch to everyday dishes.
Ingredients
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Garlic Chive Dill
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- ½ clove garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Lemon Thyme
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Honey Rosemary Sage
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Sun Dried Tomato Basil
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped sun dried tomatoes
- ½ clove garlic, grated
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with the selected herb combination’s ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all herbs and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Form the Butter Log: Transfer the mixed herb butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape the butter mixture into a cylindrical log by rolling the paper tightly around it, then twist the ends securely to seal.
- Chill to Set: Place the wrapped butter log in the refrigerator and chill overnight or until the butter is firm and holds its shape, making it easy to slice and use as needed.
Notes
- If substituting vegan butter, omit the salt from each recipe to adjust for flavor balance.
- The compound butter can be stored refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months.
- Use these herb butters to enhance grilled meats, steamed vegetables, toasted bread, or spread on baked potatoes.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and even distribution of herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
